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Physicists have discovered a maximum amount of electrical resistance, or resistivity, that can result from collisions between electrons.

University of Toronto, L'École Normale Supérieure in Paris, and Lehigh University in Pennsylvania

Who
experimental atomic physicists from the University of Toronto, L'École Normale Supérieure in Paris, and Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, including Professor Joseph Thywissen
What
Physicists have discovered a maximum amount of electrical resistance, or resistivity, that can result from collisions between electrons.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:30:01 GMT · 2h 34m ago
Where
University of Toronto, L'École Normale Supérieure in Paris, and Lehigh University in Pennsylvania ·
Why
They studied ultracold potassium atoms to understand what causes resistivity at the microscopic level.
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This discovery offers new insights into fundamental physics and materials science, potentially leading to a better understanding of how to reduce energy loss in electrical transmission lines and explore novel quantum materials. It provides a clearer microscopic understanding of resistivity in low-density metals.

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